# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220030760049` · 03/07/2003 · O-N Minerals (James River) Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Flash burns (welding)
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
- **Nature of injury:** ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oglebay Norton Company
- **Operator:** O-N Minerals (James River) Company
- **Mine:** [4400064](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400064)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A PIECE OF STEEL IN PLACE WHILE ANOTHER MECHANIC WAS USING A MIG WELDER ON IT. HE DID NOT REALIZE HE HAD BEEN EXPOSED UNTIL SEVERAL HOURS LATER. HE HAD RECEIVED A WELDING FLASH BURN.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*